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Taking care of yourself during pregnancy

Being pregnant takes a toll on your body and mind. Though it is a joyful time, it may have followed a difficult journey. For many women dealing fertility issues, your body will have already gone through so much by the time you are pregnant. On top of that, there may be emotional ups and downs on your journey.

Scheduling time for yourself is an essential part of taking care of yourself and your growing baby. Whether you enjoy a relaxing massage or prefer to spend quality time with your favourite book, it's important to take the time to do things that improve your well-being throughout pregnancy.

Self-care is not selfish, but rather serves to maintain balance so that everyone can be happy and healthy.

Your feelings affect your baby

Being pregnant comes with a range of emotions, from joy to confusion to forgetfulness to stress. When you’re stressed, it can make it harder for you to eat well, sleep, and take care of yourself. Research also suggests that high stress levels may cause elevated blood pressure or heart rate for both you and your baby. Your body releases cortisol when stressed which can be harmful to you and your baby. That's why it's important to find ways to cope with your emotions and stress during pregnancy.

Treat yourself

During pregnancy, it's healthy to take steps to meet your needs. Whatever it may be, you should consider treating yourself to something you would never have done otherwise. Spoil yourself with a spa day or take yourself out to dinner. Find ways to relax and unwind to reward yourself for all your hard work during pregnancy!

Your body is doing something wonderful. Remember that although you are growing a person, you are still one person. Go easy on yourself and be kind to your mind and body throughout your pregnancy.

Get a prenatal massage

Prenatal massage is a great way to support your body during pregnancy. It helps alleviate the stress and tension both in your body and your mind. Massage can help soothe the aches and pains that often accompany pregnancy, improve circulation, reduce swelling, improve your mood, and relax your nervous system.

At Frame A Memory, we gift a prenatal massage to all our clients who purchase our Belly to Baby plan. We work exclusively with Eden Health Spa & Salon, who have registered massage therapists with experience working with pregnant women. They have been able to help so many clients improve their experience with pregnancy.

For a healthy pregnancy, you need to take care of yourself first

You might be feeling a lot of pressure to take care of the baby inside you. Your family, your partner, and even strangers on the street may start to give you unsolicited advice about pregnancy. Just remember that taking care of yourself is essential for growing and nurturing a healthy baby.

When you engage in self-care strategies—like exercising, eating well, and connecting with friends—you reduce stress levels which has a positive impact on your growing baby. Taking care of yourself isn't selfish; it's an act of love and kindness toward both yourself and your child. You deserve to prioritize this time for self-care as much as anyone else.

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